Religious refusal laws may have mental health effect on LGBT people
Laws in a dozen U.S. states say it’s okay to deny services to same-sex couples due to religious objections. But new research finds such legislation could lead to mental distress…
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Belly fat linked to lower levels of vitamin D
Obese people who carry much of their excess fat around their waist are at risk of vitamin D deficiency, new research warns. The finding highlights yet another damaging health effect…
WHO: Congo Ebola not a global health emergency
Two more cases of Ebola have been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo city of Mbandaka, bringing the total to three. Despite more breakouts, The World Health Organization on…
Heart attack risk may rise when temperatures fall: Study
Colder weather may raise the risk for a heart attack, a preliminary study suggests. Researchers in Taiwan found that heart attack rates fluctuated seasonally, with more occurring in winter than…
Scanning technique can help determine timing of stroke
A new MRI scanning technique can help doctors better nail down when a person has suffered a stroke and whether clot-busting drugs will help preserve their brain. This technique could…
WHO mulling health emergency over Congo Ebola outbreak
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a major city — Mbandaka, with a population of about 1 million people — officials said. The country’s…
Survey: Companies not doing enough to combat sexual harassment
The #MeToo movement has shone the spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace, but a new survey shows most U.S. employers aren’t tackling the issue. The movement “has given business…
WHO plans to eliminate trans fats from food by 2023
The World Health Organization released a plan Monday that aims to eliminate trans-fatty acids from the world’s food supply within the next five years. The REPLACE plan has six strategic…
Antibiotics tied to higher kidney stone risk
If you or your child is taking an antibiotic, new research suggests you might want to watch closely for signs that kidney stones might be developing. “We found that five…
Alcohol, tobacco bigger health risk than illegal drugs
It’s smoking tobacco and drinking alcohol — and not taking illegal drugs — that pose the greatest risks to people’s health, a new international study contends. Researchers found that alcohol…
